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Volunteer Recruitment and Retention in the SANFL
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• Not‐for‐profit peak body & volunteer resource centre
• We represent the interests of our members, volunteers, volunteer involving organisations and the volunteering sector in SA and NT
• 37 years young in SA and in NT since 2007
Who we are
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What we do
• Advocacy and Policy• Information• Volunteering Assist• Training• Networking• Advice• Consultancies• Mentoring
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Some numbers…
• Total volunteer economic contribution for Australia >$290 billion
• In SA, volunteer economic contribution is>$5 billion
• 6.1 million of Australians over the age of 18 volunteer
• Just under 1 million South Australians volunteer
• There are, on average, 5 volunteers for every paid worker
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Some trends…
• Increased professionalisation of people management
• Ageing volunteers • Busy lives – less time for volunteering• Corporate volunteering• Episodic volunteering• Virtual volunteering
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Volunteering is a core part of our community
• 99% of volunteers will continue to volunteer
• 93% of volunteers see positive changes from their efforts
• 57% of staff in volunteer involving organisations are volunteers
• 67% of volunteer involving organisations acknowledge volunteers add value to their work
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What are the benefits for volunteers?
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What motivates volunteers?
• to feel welcomed• interesting duties • clear guidelines• support• learning or practicing skills• training• social connections• recognition and appreciation • to make a difference
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Recruitment Plans & Strategies
Developing a recruitment plan
Developing a recruitment strategy
Know your resources
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Developing Roles
Developing role descriptions
Planning your recruiting processes
New people on board – what next?
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Using a Word of Mouth Strategy
Asking people to volunteer…
How does this work?
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Another Great Tool…
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Final Recruitment Questions
Is recruitment planning on your team’s agenda?
What other issues are you dealing with?
How do you know if it’s working well?
Can you afford not to do this?
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Retention
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Recognition
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Thank you.